Original Instruction Manual

Version 2.1February 2010

Woodworking Machines & Accessories

Telephone: 01246 561 520Fax: 01246 561 537

StartriteUnit B, Adelphi WayStaveley S43 3LS

Email: sales@recordpower.co.ukwww.startrite.co.uk

SD300 Industrial Planer ThicknesserIMPORTANTFor your safety read instructions carefully before assembling or using this product. Save this manual for future reference.

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINESAlways follow the instructions provided with the manual. Always wear safety glasses when using woodworking equipment. Always disconnect the power before adjusting any equipment. Failure to observe proper safety procedures and guidelines can result in serious injury.WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your machine and accessories) to become commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. Always wear safety glasses when

using woodworking equipment.Always read the instructions provided before using woodworking equipment.

Contents Page1 GENERALINFORMATION 1.1 Introduction 31.2 Healthandsafety 4

1.3 StartriteGuarantee 5

2 MACHINEDESCRIPTION2.1 Machineidentification 62.2 Gettingtoknowyourmachine 62.3 Technicalspecification 72.4 Recommendedprotectiveclothing 72.5 Noiseemission 72.6 Prescribeduseofthemachine 72.7 Hazards 7

2.8 Safetyinstructionsforplanerthicknesser 8

3 INSTALLATION3.1 Liftingandunloading 93.2 Positionofthemachine 93.3 Identifyingshippingboxes 93.4 Installationoflooseparts 103.4.1 Fencerailinstallation 103.4.2 Fenceinstallation 103.4.3 Switchinstallation 113.5 Electricalconnection 11

3.6 Dustextractorconnector-installation 124 ADJUSTMENT 4.1. Thicknessertableheightadjustment 124.2. Infeedtableheightadjustment 12

4.3. Jointerfenceadjustment 12

5 OPERATINGPROCEDURES5.1 ON/OFFswitch 135.2 Surfaceplanermode 13-145.3 Thicknessplanermode 15

6 MAINTENANCE6.1 ReplacingPlanerKnives 166.2 DriveBeltCheck 176.3 Cleaning 18

7 DUSTExTRACTION 19

8 DIAGRAMS&COMPONENTS 20-28

9 CERTIFICATEOFCONFORMITY 29

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for investing in a STARTRITE® PLANER THICKNESSER, which has been designed to give you years of satisfying service.

Please do not forget to fill in and return your guarantee card or register your product at www.startrite.co.uk. (This does not affect your statutory rights).

PURPOSE OF THIS MANUALThis manual serves to give details of Specification, Health & Safety, Installation & Assembly.

Please ensure you have sufficient basic skill before using this machine. We also run free courses at our training school near junction 29A of the M1. For

details, please call 01246 561 520.

STARTRITE AND THE ENVIRONMENTConsiderations of environmental issues are an integral part of the design, production and other associated aspects of this product, and all reasonable

environmentally friendly options have been adopted throughout.

Users are advised to consider environmental issues associated with the use of this product, particularly when considering workpiece material. Confirmation

of sourcing from well-managed forests is advisable whenever practically possible.

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) REGULATIONSThe WEEE regulations aim to encourage reuse, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic waste.

1.1 Introduction

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

SAFE OPERATION1. Eye Protection The operation of any machinery or power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or other suitable eye protection. Wear safety glasses at all times when using the machine. Everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses which give additional lateral protection.

2. Keep work area clear.Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and injuries.

3. Consider work area environment.Do not expose the machine to rain or damp conditions.• Keep the work area well lit.• Do not use the machine in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

4. Guard against electric shock.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces.

5. Keep other persons away (and pets).Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work, touch the machine, or extension cord (if used) and keep visitors away from the work area.

6. Store idle tools.When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked- up place, out of reach of children.

7. Do not force the machine.It will do the job better and work more safely if operated at the speed at which it was intended.

8. Use the right tool.• Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.• Do not use tools for purposes not intended.

9. Dress properly.• Non-slip footwear is recommended.• Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery; they can be caught in the moving parts.• Roll up long sleeves above the elbow.• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

10. Use protective equipment• Use safety glasses. (See note 1. above)• Use face or dust shield if cutting operation creates dust.

11. Connect dust extraction equipment.Use dust extraction whenever possible dust not only damages and shortens the life of a machine but is also a serious health risk.

12. Do not abuse the cord.Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

13. Secure work.Ensure that your work piece is properly fixed before starting to turn.

14. Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. Maintain tools with care.

• Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.• Inspect electric cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorised service facility.• Inspect extension cords (if used) periodically and replace if damaged. Always use proper size extension cord.

16. Disconnect Machine.When not in use, before making adjustments and servicing etc., disconnect the machine from the power supply.

17. Never leave machine running unattended.Turn power off, do not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.

18. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.If you using a chucking system ENSURE chuck key is removed from chuck before switching the machine ‘ON’, any adjusting wrenches should also be removed from the machine.

19. Avoid unintentional starting.- Ensure the switch is in the “OFF” position before turning on the power from the main electricity supply.

20. Outdoor Extension Leads.Your machine should not be used outdoors.

21. Stay alert.Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not use the machine when you are tired.

22. Check for damaged parts.• Before use of the machine, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.• A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual. • Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre.• Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn on and off.

23. Warning!• The use of any accessory or attachment, other than one recommended in this instruction manual, or recommended by Startrite may present a risk of personal injury.

24. Have your machine repaired by a qualified person.• This electrical unit complies with the relevant safety rules. Only qualified persons using original spare parts should carry out repairs. Failure to do this may result in considerable danger to the user.

Maintenance and ServicingThis unit requires very little maintenance. This handbook gives clear instructions on installation, set up and operation.Read these instructions carefully. Remember always to switch off and unplug from the main electricity supply before carrying out any setting up or maintenance operations.

Startrite have a team of service engineers and any advice on repair or maintenance can be obtained from our Customer Services Department on 01246 561 520.

1.2 Health & Safety Guidance

1.3 Startrite Guarantee

1. INTRODUCTION1.1 We supply machinery through a network of dealers and authorised distributors and you should be aware that your contract of sale is with the retailer from whom you purchased this product. 1.2 If you are not satisfied with this product you should in the first instance approach the retailer from whom you purchased it.1.3 Customers have statutory rights to protect them and information on this can be found at the Citizens Advice Bureau or on such web-sites as those operated by the DTI (http://www.dti.gov.uk)1.4 Returning your guarantee card will speed up the claims procedure and can be very helpful as a proof of purchase should the initial receipt be mislaid or damaged. We recommend that this is returned as close to your original purchase date as possible.1.5 Correct installation, set-up, adjustment and routine maintenance of the machine are the responsibility of the end-user and problems arising from incorrect set-up, adjustment or maintenance are not covered by the terms of this guarantee. However support is available in the first instance from the retailer who supplied you and free technical support is available from Startrite on 01246 561 520 during office hours and from an extensive knowledge base on our website www.startrite.co.uk. We also recommend those users who have not had suitable training in safe use of machinery should seek such training locally before using or attempting to set up and adjust any machinery (please contact your retailer for recommendations in your local area).

2. GUARANTEE2.1 In addition to the above Startrite guarantees that for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase the components of this product will be free from defects caused by faulty construction or manufacture. 2.2 During this period Startrite will repair or replace free of charge any parts which are proved to be faulty in accordance with paragraph 2.1 above provided that:2.2.1 You follow the claims procedure set out below;2.2.2 We are given a reasonable opportunity after receiving notice of the claim of examining the product. 2.2.3 If asked to do so by us you return the product or faulty part to Startrite's premises or other approved premises such as those of the supplying dealer, for the examination to take place. 2.2.4 The fault in question is not caused by accidental damage, fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence on your part, incorrect electrical connection, unapproved modification, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow our instructions, misuse, or alteration or repair of the product without our approval.2.2.5 This product has been purchased by you and not used for hire purposes;2.2.6 This Guarantee extends to the cost of carriage incurred by you returning the product or faulty part to Startrite as long as it is demonstrated that the defect falls within the terms of this Guarantee and you follow the claims procedure as outlined below;

3. CLAIMS PROCEDURE 3.1 In the first instance please contact the retailer who supplied the product to you. In our experience many initial problems with machines that are thought to be due to faulty parts are actually solved by correct setting up or adjustment of the machines. A good dealer should be able to resolve the majority of these issues much more quickly than processing a claim under the guarantee. 3.2 If the dealer who supplied the product to you has been unable to satisfy your query, any claim made under this Guarantee should be made directly to Startrite at the address set out at the foot of this Guarantee. The claim itself should be made in a letter setting out the date and place of purchase, and giving a brief explanation of the problem which has led to the claim. This letter should then be sent with proof of the purchase date (preferably a receipt) to Startrite. If you include a phone number or email address this will help to speed up your claim.

3.3 PLEASE NOTE that it is essential that the letter of claim reaches the address below on the last day of this Guarantee at the latest. Late claims will not be considered. 3.4 We will contact you once we have received your initial written claim. If it is necessary to return the item, in most cases but subject always to clause 2.2.5, we will arrange for collection or will provide freepost information to enable return depending on the weight and size of the product or component concerned. If the product is to be returned to us, we will agree with you in advance a Returns Number, to speed tracking of the claim and ensure the most appropriate method of return to you is used.

4. NOTICEThis Guarantee applies to all goods purchased from an authorised retailer of Startrite within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This Guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This Guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. Additional written copies of this Guarantee can be obtained by writing to the address below. Please include a stamped and self addressed envelope for each copy of the Guarantee requested.

Startrite MachinesUnit B, Adelphi WayIreland Industrial EstateStaveley, ChesterfieldS43 3LS

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2. Machine Description2.1 MACHINEIDENTIFICATIONThereisametallicidentificationplatefixedtothemachine,containingthemanufacturer'sdata,yearofconstructionandserialnumber.

2.2 GETTINGTOKNOWYOURMACHINE

1 Dustextractionconnector

2 Surfaceplanerfence

3 Infeedtable

4 Adjustinghandle,fordepthofcut(planer)

5 Cutterblock

6 On/offswitch

7 Lockingleverforplanertable

8 Outfeedtable

9 Cutterblockguard

10 Adjustinghandlefordepthofcut (thicknesser)

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2.3 TECHNICALSPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION SD300 Feedspeed(thicknesser) 7m/minCutterblockspeed 5300rpmCutterblockdiameter 70mmMaxthicknessercapacity 305x200mm Maxplaningwidth 310mmMaxdepthofcutthicknesser 4mmMaxdepthofcutplaner 3mmKnivespcs 3mmFencetiltingdegree 0-45oMotorpoweroutput 3.0kWNetWeight 215kg

2.4 RECOMMENDEDPROTECTIVECLOTHING•Non-slipfootwearisrecommended.•Donotwearlooseclothing,necktiesorjewellery;theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.•Rolluplongsleevesabovetheelbow.•Wearprotectivehaircoveringtocontainlonghair.

2.5 NOISEEMISSIONThemeasurementsofnoise,intheworkingpositionandduringoperation,werecarriedoutunderthestandardISO7960AnnexBandC:

Instantaneousacousticpressure:

Soundpowerlevel(noload)<98dB(A)

Soundpowerlevel(load)<107dB(A)

SoundPressurelevel(noload)<89dB(A)

SoundPressurelevel(load)<98dB(A)

ConstantK=4dBmeasuredinaccordancewithENISO3746:1995

The figures quoted are emission levels and are not necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a correlation between the emission

andexposure levels, thiscannotbeusedreliably todeterminewhetherornot furtherprecautionsare required.Factors that influencethe

actuallevelofexposureoftheworkforceincludethecharacteristicsoftheworkroomandtheothersourcesofnoiseetc.i.e.thenumberof

machinesandotheradjacentprocesses.Alsothepermissibleexposurelevelcanvaryfromcountrytocountry.Thisinformation,however,will

enabletheuserofthemachinetomakeabetterevaluationofthehazardandrisk.

2.6 PRESCRIBEDUSEOFTHEMACHINEThismachineisintendedforsurfaceplaningandthicknessplaningofsolidwoods.Thepermissibleworkpiecedimensionsmustbeobserved(seeTechnicalSpecification).Anyotheruseisnotasspecified.Unspecifieduse,modificationofthemachineoruseofpartsnottestedandapprovedbytheequipmentmanufacturercancauseunforeseendamage.

2.7 HAZARDSATTENTIONPlaner& thicknesser stillpresent risks thatcannotbeeliminatedby themanufacturer.Therefore theusermustbeaware thatwoodworkingmachinesaredangerousifnotusedwithcareandallsafetyprecautionsadheredto.

2.8SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORPLANERTHICKNESSER

Aplanerthicknesserisatoolwhichcan,duetooperatorcarelessness,causeseriouspersonalinjury.Itisthereforestronglyrecommendedyoureadandobserve:

·theseinstructions,particularlythespecialsafetyinformationintherespectivechapters;·therelevantguidelinesorregulationsforthepreventionofaccidentspertainingtotheuseofplanerthicknessers,whereapplicable.

Keepalldocuments,suppliedwiththemachine,forfuturereference.Theplanerthicknessershallonlybestartedandoperatedbypersonsfamiliarwithplanerthicknessersandwhoareatanytimeawareofthedangersassociatedwiththeoperationofsuchtool.Personsunder18yearsofageshallusethisplanerthicknesseronlyunderthesupervisionofaninstructorinthecourseoftheirvocationaltraining.

Thefollowingresidualrisksdoprincipallyexistwithplanerthicknessersandcannot,evenbyemployingsafetydevices,completelyeliminated:

- Hazard generated by environmental conditions:donotoperatetheplanerthicknesserinrainordampenvironment.Ensuresufficientlighting.Donotoperatetheplanerthicknessernearinflammableliquidsorgases.- Hazard to other persons in the work area: Keepbystanders,particularlychildren,outofthedangerzone.- Risk of injury by machine faults:checktheplanerthicknesserfordamagebeforeanyuse.Donotoperatethemachinewithadamagedpart.Replacebluntcutterknivesatonce.Riskofinjurybykickbackifabluntknifegetscaughtintheworkpiece'ssurface.- Risk of injury by an unstable stand of the planer thicknesser:whenworkinglongstockusesuitablesupportsonbothsidesofthemachine.Avoidadversebodypositions.Ensurefirmfooting,andkeepyourbalanceatalltimes.- Risk of injury by foreign objects in the machine:priortoanystartingofthemachineensurethattherearenoobjects(e.g.tools)inthemachine.- Risk of injury by workpiece kickback (workpiece is caught by the rotating cutterblock and thrown back against the operator):operatemachineonlywithafullyfunctionalanti-kickbacklock.Alwaysusesharpcutterknives.Ifindoubtcheckworkpieceforinclusionofforeignobjects(e.g.nails,screws,loseknots).- Risk of injury by touching the rotating cutterblock:alwayskeepyourhandswellclearofthecutterblock.Switchmachineoffandplugoutifitisnotused.- Danger! Drawing-in/trapping hazard!Takecarethatnopartsofthebodyorclothingcangetcaughtanddrawninbytherotatingcutterblock(donotwearnecktiesandgarmentswithwidesleeves;containlonghairwithahairnet).- Risk of injury by cuts with cutterblock at standstill:Weargloveswhenchangingcutterknives.- Risk of injury by inhaling wood dust: dustofcertaintimberspecies(e.g.oak,beech,ash)cancausecancerwheninhaled.Useasuitabledustcollector:-fittingtheouterdiameterofthesuctionport(100mm)-airvolume>=815m3/h;-vacuumatsuctionportofmachine>=740Pa;-airspeedatsuctionportofmachine>=20m/s;- Risk of injury by inadequate personal protection: whenplaning,wear:-dustrespirator;-hearingprotection;-safetygoggles.

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3. Installation3.1.LIFTINGANDUNLOADING

Themachinecanbetransportedbytwomeans:

-withaforklifttruck.Todoso,themachineissecuredonapallet

withfourhexbolts.

-byseveralpersons.Here,themachineiscarriedbymeansof

carryingstrapsortwobattens(A,Fig.1)placedunderneaththe

thicknesserbed.

CAUTION

Donotcarrythemachineholdingitattheinfeedandoutfeed

tables,thesearenotdesignedtowithstandthetensileloadofthe

machineweight.

3.2 POSITIONOFTHEMACHINE

CAUTION

Itisprohibitedtoinstallthemachineinexplosiveenvironments.

Ensurethatthefloorareaaroundthemachineislevel,well

maintainedandfreefromloosemateriale.g.chips;

1.Removefourmountingboltsfromthemachinebase.

2.Liftmachineoffthepalletandsetdownonthefloor.

3.Fixthemachinetothefloor.Fixthemachinefeetandfixon

groundbymeansofexpansionbolts(notsupplied).

3.3 IDENTIFYINGSHIPPINGBOxES

BEFOREASSEMBLY

Itisadvisablethatbeforeunpackingtohaveplentyofpapertowels

orclothsavailabletocleanofftherustpreservative.

Useonlywhitespiritorkerosene,makingsuretheareaiswell

ventilatedandtherearenonakedflamesorsourcesofignition.

DONOTUSE:cellulosethinnersorothersubstancesthatmaycause

damagetopaintedsurfacesofthemachine.

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FIG.1

FIG.2

FIG.3

3.4.INSTALLATIONOFLOOSEPARTS

3.4.1FENCEINSTALLATION

-Forshipment,thefenceseat(A,Fig.4)isinstalledincorrectly

beforeshipment.Beforeinstallingthefence,removebothofthe

hexbolts(B,Fig.4)andturnthefenceseat180otothecorrect

orientation.(Fig5)

-Locatethelocklever(C.Fig.5)fromtheloosebagandinstallit

ontothefenceseatasFig.5.

-Slidethefenceguidebar(D,Fig.6)intothefenceseatandlocking

throughthelever(C,Fig.6)

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FIG.5

C

3.4.2SWITCH-INSTALLATION-Fittheswitch(G,Fig.7)ontothebracketwithtwohexnuts(H,

Fig.7)

FIG.6

C

D

FIG.7

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3.4.3Cutterblockguard-INSTALLATION-Takeoffbothofthehexsocketscrews(A,Fig.8).Installthe

cutterblockguardassembly(B,Fig.8)usingtwoofhexsocketscrews.

Makesurethesquarewasher(C,Fig.8)islocatedbetweenthetable

andcutterblockguard.

FIG.8

A

B

C

3.5ELECTRICALCONNECTION

Electricalinstallationshouldbecarriedoutbycompetent,qualifiedpersonnel.Themainsconnectionshouldbemadeusingtheterminalbox.Ensurethatthemainssupplycorrespondswiththatofthemachine,usecablesofasectionsuitableforthepowerofthemotor.Forasupplytensionof400Vtheminimumsectionrecommendedis2.5mm,includingtheearthwire.Foramainssupplyof230Vorapowerratinggreaterthan15Aitwillbenecessarytoincreasethesectionoftheconnectingcables.

ConnectthephasewirestotheterminalsR-S-T(L1-L2-L3)andtheearthwiretotheearthterminal.On initial start-up check the direction of rotation, if it is incorrect then invert the two phase wires (for machines with 3 phase supply).Directionofrotationofmachineswithsingle-phasesupplyispre-determinedduringproduction.Oncompletionoftheinstallationcheckthattheterminalboxisclosedcorrectlyandthattheplugpointsarelocked.

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3.6.DUSTExTRACTIONCONNECTOR-INSTALLATION

Thedustchutecompletewithextractionconnectormustbe

installedforthicknessplaning.

CAUTION:Thecontactpinsontheshaftofthedustchute(A,Fig.9)

mustengageproperlyinthelimitswitch.AnIncorrectlyinstalled

dustchutewillnotallowthemachinetostart.

Connectasuitabledustcollectortotheextractionconnectorofthe

planerthickesser.

4. Adjustment4.1.THICKNESSERTABLEHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

Thereisameasuringscaleattheendofthethicknessingtable.This

scalereprisentsthethicknessoftheworkpieceafterithaspassed

throughthecutterblock(D,Fig10)

(i.e.afterplaninghastakenplace).

Amaximumof4mmcanberemovedinonepass.

·Workpiecesofmax.200mmthicknesscanbeplaned.Height

adjustmentismadewiththehandwheel(B,Fig.10).Onefullturnofthecrankchangestheheightofthethicknesserbed(C,Fig.10)by4mm.

·Clockwiseturning=raisesthethicknesserbed

·Counter-clockwiseturning=lowersthethicknesserbed.Thesetplaningthicknessisindicatedonthescale(D,Fig.10).

4.2.INFEEDTABLEHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

·Thescale(F,Fig.11)nexttotheadjustinglever(G,Fig.11)

correspondsto1mmchipremoval.

-Afteradjustment,tightenratchetlocklever(H,Fig.11)

-Amaximumof3mmmaterialcanberemovedperpass.

4.3.PLANERFENCEADJUSTMENT

Theplanerfence(I,Fig.12)provideslateralsupportforthe

workpiecewhensurfaceplaning.

·Afterlooseningtheratchetlocklever(J,Fig.12)theplanerfence

canbeadaptedtotheworkpiecewidth.

·Afterlooseningtheratchetlocklever(K,Fig.12)&lockpin(L,Fig.12)theplanerfenceextrusioncanbetiltedtotheanglebetween0°-45°.

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FIG.12

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5.1.ON/OFFSWITCH(Fig.13)

·ToswitchON=pressgreenswitchbutton.

·ToswitchOFF=closecoverorpressredswitchbutton.

·Tounlocktheswitchcoverslidetheredbuttonontheswitch

coverinthedirectionindicated.(A,Fig13)

5.2SURFACEPLANERMODE:Note:Withsurfaceplaning,anirregularsurfaceisplanedflat.

-Theworkpiecerestsontopoftheinfeedtable.

-Theworkpieceiscutontheunderside.

-Thefeeddirectionoftheworkpieceisexactlyoppositethanwhenthicknessplaning.

Workpiecedimensions

-Length:useapushsticktofeedworkpiecesshorterthan250mm;forworkpiecesover1500mmarollersupportstandshouldbeused.Alternativelyseektheassistanceofasecondperson.

-Width:max.310mm.

-Thickness:min.5mm.

Note:Themax.depthofcutforasinglepassis3mm.

1.Assumeproperoperatingposition:

positionyourselfatthefrontofthemachine,tothesideoftheinfeedtable.

2.Setplanerfenceasrequired.

3.Setplaningdepthofcut.

4.Placeworkpieceagainstplanerfence.

5.Adjustcutterblockcover:

A-Whenplaningworkpiecesupto75mmsettheheightoftheguardtoallowtheworkpiecetopassbelowit.Alsoslidetheguardaccrossthecutterblocksothatittouchesthefenceextrusion.(A,Fig15)

B-whenplaningtheedgeofthinworkpiecesorworkpieceshigherthan75mm,positiontheguardatthesideoftheworkpieceallowingjustenoughspacefortheworkpiecetopassbetweentheendoftheguardandthefenceextrusion.

Theheightoftheguardissetbytheadjustingknob(A,Fig16)

Theguardislocatedinpositionbythelockingknob(B,Fig16).Alwaystightenthisknobaftermakinganyadjustmentstotheguard.

5. Operating Procedures

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FIG.14

FIG.15

FIG.16

A

B

A

A

-WhenPlaningthefaceofaplankorworkpiecesupto75mm

thick:lowercutterblockcoverontoworkpiece.Adjustcutterblock

coversothattheundermentioneddistancesarenot

exceededinanyposition:

rearedge(A,Fig.17)–workpiecemax.3mm;

frontedge(B,Fig.17)–workpiecemax.2mm.

6.Startmotor.

7.Feedworkpiecestraightacrosstheinfeedtableholdingyour

fingersclosetogether,guidingtheworkpiecewiththepalmof

yourhands.Exertdownwardpressureontheworkpieceonlyinthe

infeedtablearea.

8.Switchmachineoffifnofurthercuttingistobedone

immediatelyafterwards.max. 3 mm max. 2 mm

A B

FIG.17CAUTION

Beforeusingtheplanerfence:

1.Setatrysquare(C,Fig.18)againstthefenceextrusion(D,Fig.18)

2.Loosenbothhexbolt(E,Fig.18)andadjustthesetscrews(F,

Fig.18)untilfenceextrusionissquarewiththejointertable.

3.Tightenhexnutswhenthefenceextrusionisexactly90°

4.Setamitresquareagainstthefenceextrusion.

5.AdjustHexbolt(G,Fig.19)untilfenceextrusionisstoppedexactly

at45°. C

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FIG.18

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5.3.THICKNESSPLANERMODENote:Thicknessplaningisusedtoreduceaworkpiecewithonesurfacealreadyplanedtoadesiredflatness.

-Theworkpieceisrunthroughthethicknesser.

-Thesurfacealreadyplanedflatrestsonthethicknesserbed.

-Theworkpieceiscutontheupperside.

-Thefeeddirectionoftheworkpieceisexactlyoppositetowhensurfaceplaning.

Workpiecedimensions

-Length:min.200mm;forworkpiecesover1500mmrollersupportstandshouldbeused.Alternativelyseektheassistanceofasecondperson.

-Width:max.305mm.

-Thickness:min6mm;max.200mm.

Note:Themax.depthofcutforasinglepassis4mm.

To convert the PT300 for thicknessing: -

1.Pulltheplanerfenceforward(Fig.20)andtightenthelockhandle(A,Fig.20)

2.Turnclampinglever(B,Fig.21)outwardandswingtheoutfeedtable(C,Fig.21)togetherwiththefencetotheleft.Makesuretheoutfeedtablestopper(D,Fig.21)isengaged(Whenclosingtheout-feedtable,don'tforgetthereleasethestopperfirst).3.Turnthedustchute(E,Fig.21)withinstalledsuctionconnectortothemachineandsecurewiththelockpin(F,Fig.21).4.Assumeproperoperatingposition:-tofeedtheworkpieceintothemachine,positionyourselfoffsetto

onesideofthefeedopening.

FIG.20

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FIG.21

F

-toremovetheworkpiecefromthemachine,positionyourselfoffsettoonesideoftheoutfeedopening.

5.Setplaningthickness.6.Startmotor.7.Feedworkpieceslowlyandstraightintothethicknesser.Itwillthenbeautomaticallyfedthroughthethicknesser.8.Guideworkpiecestraightthroughthethicknesser.9.Switchmachineoffifnofurthercuttingistobedoneimmediatelyafterwards.

6.1REPLACINGPLANERKNIVES

CAUTION!Thisprocedureinvolvesclosecontactwiththeplanerknives.Ensurethatglovesarewornatalltimestopreventinjurytothehands.

Toremovethecutterknives:1.Unplugpowercable.

2.Pushfencebacksothatitisclearofthecutterblock.

3.Raisecutterblockguardsfullyandpullextrusionfullyoutwards.

4.Toreleasetheplanerknivesturnthefivehexagonheadscrewsofthecutterknifelockbarinaclockwisedirectionuntiltheheadsofthescrewsareclearofthecutterblock(Fig22).

5.Atfirstremovecutterknife,thencutterknifelockbarfromthecutterblock.

6.Cleanallsurfacesofcutterblockandcutterknifelockbarwithasuitablesolvent(usewhitespirit).

7.Placefreshcutterknifeoncutterknifelockbar.

8.Placecutterknifelockbarwiththefittedcutterknifeintothecutterblock.

9.Checktheprojectionoftheknives:-Withtheprovidedstraightedgegauge.-Placestraightedgegaugeacrossoutfeedtableandcutterblockasshown.-Turncutterblockbyhandoneturnagainstthedirectionoffeed.-Thecutterknivesaresetcorrectlyifthestraightedgeismovedforward4to6mmbytheturningcutterblock.Thischeckmustbeperformedatbothendsofthecutterblock.(Fig.23)

10.Totightenthecutterknives,turnthefivehexagonheadscrewsofthecutterknifelockbarinanticlockwisedirection.Topreventdistortionofthecutterknifelockbarstartwiththescrewsinthecentre,thentightenthescrewsclosertotheedgesstepbystep(Fig.24).

Danger!-Donotextendtoolwhentighteningthescrews.-Donottightenboltsbystrikingthewrench.

11.Returncutterblockcovertoitsstartingposition.

12.Pullfenceforward.

NOTE:Foreasiersettingoftheplanerknives,werecommendtheuseofoursettingjigRPPSJ.ThiscanbepurchasedfromyourlocalRecordPowerdealer.

6. Maintenance

4 - 6 mm

FIG.22

FIG.23

FIG.24

16 17

6.2DriveBeltCheck

Thecutterblockdrivebeltandthefeedgeardrivebeltneedtobecheckedperiodicallyandretightenedifnecessary.Bothdrivebeltsarelocatedbehindthemachine'ssidepanel.

Checkingthedrivebelt:

1.Unplugpowercable.

2.Pullthefence(A,Fig.25)forward.

3.Takeoffthethesidepanel(B,Fig.25)andbeltcover(C,Fig.25).

4.Checkbelttensionwiththumbpressure.Thedrivebeltshouldnotgivemorethan10mminthecentre.

Tensioningthedrivebelt:

5.Fromoutsidethemachine,loosenthefournuts(D,Fig.26)toallowadustmentofthemotor.Ifreplacingthedrivebelt,useasuitablelevertoraisethemotortodecreasebelttensionandallowremovalofbelt(E,Fig26)

CAUTION:Ifusingalever,takecarenottodamagetheplasticterminalboxofthemotor.

6.Totensionthecutterblockdrivebelt,pushthemotordownward.Whenbelttensioniscorrecttightenmotormountingnuts(D,Fig.26).

7.Ifnecessary,removechipsanddustwithdustcollectororbrush.

8.Replacethesidepanelandbeltcoverandsecurewiththescrews.

A

FIG.25

B

C

FIG.26

D

E

6.3Cleaning

1.Toavoidabuild-upofwooddust,regularlycleanthethicknesserdrivegearusingabrushorcompressedair.

2.LubricateallbearingpointsandchainsregularlywithagoodqualitysiliconespraysuchasCWA195.Keepflatbeltfreeofoilandgrease.

WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to prevent debris from blowing into eyes.

3.Cleanthethicknessingbedspindlesonaregularbasistopreventthebuild-upofwoodchipsanddust,lubricatewithsiliconespray.Donotuseordinaryoilasthiswillattractdust.

4.Keepinfeed/outfeedtablesandthicknessingbedfreeofresin.Cleanregularlywithwhitespirit,thencoatwithalightfilmofsiliconespraysuchasRecordPowerCWA195toenhancepassageofworkpieceontableFig.27a & b.

Thismachinewillperforminconformitywiththedescriptioncontainedinthismanualwheninstalled,operated,maintainedandrepairedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsprovided.Thismachinemustbecheckedperiodically.Defectiveequipment(includingpowercable)shouldnotbeused.Partsthatarebroken,missing,plainlyworn,distortedorcontaminated,shouldbereplacedimmediately.Shouldsuchrepairorreplacementbecomenecessary,itisrecommendedthatsuchrepairsbecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersons.

Thismachineoranyofitspartsshouldnotbealteredorchangedfromstandardspecifications.Theuserofthismachineshallhavethesoleresponsibilityforanymalfunctionwhichresultsfromimproperuseorunauthorisedmodificationfromstandardspecification,faultymaintenance,damageorimproperrepair.

CAUTION!Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply.

Fig.27a Thicknessing Bed

Fig.27b Surface planing tables

RSDE1 RSDE2 RSDE3 DX4000 DX5000

Bandsaws Circular sawsSandersIntermittent usage

Bandsaws Circular sawsSandersHeavy usage

Planer Thicknessers Spindle MouldersUniversalsIntermittent usage

Planer Thicknessers Spindle MouldersUniversalsHeavy usage

Dust ExtractionSystemIntermittent usage

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Can be used

3Can be used

3Can be used

3Can be used

3Recommended

3Recommended

3Recommended

7. Dust Extraction 7.1 The importance of dust extractionBeforethemachineisstarted,ensurethatadequatedustextractionprovisionshavebeeninstalled.Dustextractionisextremelyimportantnotonlyforhealthandsafetybutalsoforthecorrectupkeepofthemachine.Sawdustcancausethemachinenottooperateproperlyorevenfailcompletely.Bykeepingthemachinefreeoflargeamountsofwastetheperformancewillbeoptimised.

IfalargeamountsofMDFortoxicwoodsaretobecutwerecommendthatthereisagoodventilationsysteminplaceandthataparticlemaskiswornasminimumprotection.

7.2 Record Power ExtractorsRecordPowerofferarangeofhighqualitydustextractors,startingatthesinglemotor45litreRSDE1rightuptothe200litretwinmotorDx5000.Weofferbothdrumandbagtypeextractorshighfiltrationmodelsfilterdown0.5micronprovidingprotectionfromharmfulfinedustssuchasMDF.Chipcollectorsfilterdownto5micron.AllRecordPowerdustextractors&chipcollectorshave100mminletsandhoses.

RSDE1 High Filtration Dust ExtractorDrumtypeextractor,45litrecapacity,single1kwmotor,suitableforintermittentusei.emustbeswitchedofffor20minuteseveryhour. 0.5 micron filtration; suitable for MDF

RSDE2 High Filtration Dust ExtractorDrumtypeextractor,50litrecapacity,single1kwmotor,suitableforintermittentusei.emustbeswitchedofffor20minuteseveryhour. 0.5 micron filtration; suitable for MDF

RSDE3 High Filtration Dust ExtractorBagtypeextractor,80litrecapacity,single1kwmotor,suitablefor

intermittentusei.emustbeswitchedofffor20minuteseveryhour. 0.5 micron filtration; suitable for MDF

DX4000 High Filtration Dust ExtractorDrumtypeextractor,80litrecapacity,Twin1kwmotor,suitableforheavyusagei.eifonemotorisswitchedofffor20minutesthentheothercanbeusedthusenablingcontinuoususage.Orbothmotorscanbeusedsimultaneouslygivingmaximumsuctionbutinthismodetheextractormustbeswitchedofffor20minuteseveryhour. 0.5 micron filtration; suitable for MDF

DX5000 High Filtration Dust ExtractorBagtypeextractor,200litrecapacity,Twin1kwmotor,suitableforheavyusagei.eifonemotorisswitchedofffor20minutesthentheothercanbeusedthusenablingcontinuoususage.Orbothmotorscanbeusedsimultaneouslygivingmaximumsuctionbutinthismodetheextractormustbeswitchedofffor20minuteseveryhour. 0.5 micron filtration; suitable for MDF

CX2000 Chip collectorLargecapacitychipcollector,100litrecapacity,0.3kwinductionmotor.Anextremelysmoothrunningunitsuitableforcontinuoususage.Veryquietimpellersystemextractsdustandchippings.5 micron filtration; unsuitable for MDF

CX2600 Chip collectorLargecapacitychipcollector,similartotheCx2000butwithamorepowerful0.37kwinductionmotorandheavierdutyconstruction.Anextremelysmoothrunningunitsuitableforcontinuoususage.Veryquietimpellersystemextractsdustandchippings.5 micron filtration; unsuitable for MDF

18 19

8. Diagrams & Components

ScrewM6x12CoverplateCabinetRivetnutM6x15Hex.NutM4

12345

PanheadscrewM4x60PanheadscrewM4x8Plug

6789

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

20 21

ExtendeddustportRivetBracketTubeHex.SocketsetscrewAdjustingwasherAnti-kickbackfingerShaftHex.SocketsetscrewRubberwasherBearingCutterblockKnifeKnifelockingbarSpecialscrewforlockingbarSpringMountingtubeTube

303132333435363738394041424344454647

BearingbracketHex.BoltM6x12Hex.BoltM8x30CutterblockbracketTightingrodSpringHex.NutM6FlangenutOutfeedrollerInfeedrollerHex.BoltM8x35RollpinSpringCapnutDustcollectorCarriageboltFlatwasher

4849505152535455565758596061626364

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

FlatwasherScaleplateInfeedtableFrontshaftHandleshaftHex.BoltLiftbracketSpringwasher

9091929394959697

SpringwasherCarriageboltLocknutM8FlatwasherCarriageboltFlatwasherKnobHex.SocketheadscrewLockinghandle

979899100101102103104105

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

22 23

ScrewM6x16RightcoverScrewM6x40CutterblockguardassemblyCutterblockguardw/capInfeedtableLeftcoverScrewM6x12RotationlabelFlatwasherLeftbracketHex.NutSpecialboltRearhandle

130131132133134135136137138139140141142143

Hex.SocketheadscrewRetainingringLocktheadbarBracketHex.NutM12Hex.NutM8Hex.SocketheadscrewMountingbaseHex.SocketsetscrewFlatwasherHex.BoltM8x25ShaftSetscrewM6x8

144145146147148149150151152153154155156

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

Hex.SocketheadscrewGuideshaftScaleIndicatorThicknesstableMountingplateMountingtubeThreadedbarSpacerblockShafttubeHex.SocketsetscrewPositionplateLiftchainwheelRollpinThreadedbarScrewM8x16

170171172173174175176177178179180181182183184185

BevelgearRetainingringShafttubeRollpinGearCrankbarCrankbartubeBighandwheelHex.NutHandleboltCrankhandleHex.SocketsetscrewDrivechainChainwheel

186187188189190191192193194195196197198199

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

24 25

VbeltMotorpulleyVbeltA1194CapnutM8Lockwasher8Flatwasher8FlangeboltM8x25MotorChainLocknutM12BearingFlatwasherTubeBoltM12x70Key6x16SpindlepulleyHex.Socketsetscrew

220221222223224225226227228229230231232233234235236

LocknutM10FlatwasherBigchainwheelWasherRetainingringTubeforchainwheelCamwheelCamwheelbracketCamwheelshaftFlatwasherShaftSpringV-beltpulleyBearingBearingspacer

237238239240241242243244245246247248249250251

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

CutterheadcoverPanheadscrewM4x16SlidingcoverFlatwasher4SlidingcoverbracketNylonnutM4JointerfencePinshaftPanheadscrewM4x8Springwasher4IndicatorScaleSquarenutJointerfencebracketSliderPinshaftSpring

270271272273274275276277278279280281282283284285286

RotationbracketPinstopknobHexboltM6x30SpecialwasherTiltlockinghandleSlidinglockinghandleSlidingbracketHexboltM8x25HexboltM6x15StopbracketSetscrewM6x12HexboltM8x12WasherGuiderailHexnutHexboltM8x16Warninglabel

287288289290291292293294295296297298299300301302303

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

26 27

SafetyswitchbracketIIScrewM4x30SafetyswitchLocknutM5

330331332333

BracketSmallcamwheelHex.SocketsetscrewM5x35SafetyswitchbracketI

334335336337

RefNo. Description RefNo. Description

9. Certificate of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

Cert No: EU / SD300 / 1

STARTRITE LIMITED,UnitB,IrelandIndustrialEst.AdelphiWay,Staveley,ChesterfieldS433LSdeclaresthatthemachinerydescribed:-

1. Type:Planer Thicknesser

2. ModelNo:SD300

3. SerialNo.........................................................................

Conformswiththefollowingdirectives:- MACHINERYDIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC(repealing/replacingDirectives)

LOWVOLTAGEDIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYDIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC EN55014-1:2006 EN61000-3-2:2006 EN61000-3-3:1995+A1+A2 EN55014-2:1997+A1 andconformstothemachineryexampleforwhichtheECType-ExaminationCertificateNo.BM50166753/54/55, AN50109819, AE50109759hasbeenissuedby TUV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH,at:AmGrauenStein,D-51105.Cologne,Germany

andcomplieswiththerelevantessentialhealthandsafetyrequirements.

Signed.......................................................Dated:01/02/2010

Andrew GreenstedManagingDirector

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StartriteUnit B, Adelphi WayIreland Industrial Est.Staveley S43 3LS

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